Print Umbog 13 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, invites, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, hand-lettered feel, casual branding, playful display, human warmth, brushy, rounded, bouncy, lively, soft terminals.
A lively, marker-like handprint with a right-leaning stance and thick, rounded strokes. Letterforms are compact and tall, with a tight, narrow footprint and a noticeably bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure variation and occasional tapering, with soft, blunt terminals and gently irregular curves that preserve a consistent hand-drawn texture. Counters are small-to-medium and often slightly asymmetric, contributing to an informal, energetic color on the page.
This style works best for short to medium display settings where personality matters—packaging, café and retail signage, posters, greeting cards, invitations, and social media graphics. It can also serve as an expressive secondary face paired with a neutral sans for captions or callouts.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an upbeat, conversational feel. Its springy rhythm and rounded forms read as playful and handmade rather than strict or technical, making text feel more human and approachable.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a bold marker or brush-pen feel, balancing legibility with an intentionally imperfect, human cadence. It aims to deliver an informal, energetic voice for branding and display typography.
The shapes prioritize spontaneity over rigid uniformity, with small variations in width and curvature that enhance authenticity. In longer lines, the texture stays cohesive while maintaining a casual, slightly quirky character.